猾 (huá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 猾 (huá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猾 (huá) means "Sly; cunning". with 12 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猾 stroke by stroke?

猾 has 12 strokes. The radical is 犭. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 猾 and 狳?

猾 (huá) and 狳 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 猾?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 犭. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 猾?

Common words containing 猾 include: 狡猾 (jiǎo huá) — Cunning; sly; 老奸巨猾 (lǎo jiān jù huá) — Cunning and crafty; an old fox.; 狡猾的人 (jiǎo huá de rén) — A cunning person.

How to Write 猾

The character 猾 (huá) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

猾 is pronounced huá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sly; cunning.

Common Words with 猾

狡猾 jiǎo huá

Cunning; sly

老奸巨猾 lǎo jiān jù huá

Cunning and crafty; an old fox.

狡猾的人 jiǎo huá de rén

A cunning person

Example Sentences

狐狸非常狡猾。

hú lí fēi cháng jiǎo huá

The fox is very cunning.

这个商人老奸巨猾。

zhè ge shāng rén lǎo jiān jù huá

This businessman is very crafty and cunning.

他是个狡猾的人。

tā shì gè jiǎo huá de rén

He is a cunning person.

Similar Characters

狳 yú

狴 bì

狷 juàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猾

What does 猾 (huá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猾 and 狳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猾?

What common words use 猾?

How to Write 猾 (huá)